Don’t try to be the “winner” all the time. When the team is brainstorming to solve a problem, by all means put your best thinking forward… but don’t become overly protective of your own ideas. Be open-minded. If someone else has a better idea than yours, be the first to say so. If someone changes your mind about something, acknowledge it. Actions like these will help eliminate any unproductive personal competitiveness.

Management Monday: Check out Dr. Levin’s whitepaper, “Do You Have The Right People On Your Team? [Multi-Doctor],” by clicking here.